Plastic Omnium Acquires Varroc Lighting Systems

Plastic Omnium finalizes the acquisition of Varroc Lighting Systems which activities are integrated into the Group’s new lighting division, representing pro forma sales of around €1 billion in 2021, 7,000 employees and 11 plants worldwide. For Laurent Favre, CEO: ”With this acquisition, Plastic Omnium positions itself as a leading player across the entire lighting value chain with…

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